26-12-2016 : The Corporate Office has issued letter, for the formation of a Wage Revision Committee for non executive with out representation from unions, Consisting of management side only.
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26-12-2016 : Dear Comrades I joined the Head Quarter on 24th December, 2016. I am very much thankful and grateful to all the leaders, Comrades of our union and Leaders, members of other Unions and Associations who shared in my sorrow through Telephonic calls, SMS or mails which really gave me energy to move further and start my functioning now I am at your job. Thanks to all.- G.S.

26-12-2016 : Bifurcation of A.P. & Telangana circle and circle conference for both the circle viz A.P. and Telangana on 27th & 28th December, 2016. General Secretary will participate the occasion.

16-12-2016 : Com. K.S. Kulkarni Secy CHQ, Com. A. Rajamouli & Com. M.P. Singh met GM(F&P) and requested to expedite the review process in respect of JAO(LICE) results. The GM(F&P) informed that the committee constituted for the purpose will meet soon and result will be expected in a short period.

16-12-2016 : View of photos of one day strike on 15-12-2016 at various places.
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15-12-2016 : CHQ conveys sincere thanks to all for magnificent strike with unprecedented unity against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company to protect BSNL from privatization. We request you all to keep the same spirit till the achievement of goal. “Red Salute Comrades”.

15-12-2016 : It has been reported by circle secretaries that, the strike started at all places to oppose the formation of Subsidiary Tower Company.

14-12-2016 :Meeting with Additional Secretary DOT: The meeting took place between Additional Secretary DOT and BSNL unions/Associations at 17.00hrs today. After prolonged discussion for 1Hour no fruitful result has come out. So all the Unions and Associations has decided to go on strike as decided earlier. The strike will start from 00.00hrs of 15 December 2016 to 00.00hrs of 16 December 2016.

14-12-2016 : ONE DAY STRIKE ON 15.12.2016 against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company:- Convener of organization of BSNL unions & Associations are extending fullest support to the strike call given by BSNL unions and associations on 22-11-2016.
Tower subsidiary formation will lead to disintegration of BSNL and disinvestment through backdoor. Circle and district secretaries are requested to coordinate with other unions and associations and make all out efforts for the successful conduction of the Strike.

14-12-2016 : Lunch Hour Demonstration at corporate office: All Unions/Associations conducted lunch hour demonstration at corporate office today. The representatives from NFTE BSNL/SEWA BSNL/ BSNLEU/FNTO/Bahujan/Rastriya/SNEA(I)/AIBSNLEA and local leaders from INTUC addressed the gathering. In one voice all the leaders requested to make the one day strike on 15-12-2016 a big success.
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13-12-2016 : As decided in the meeting of unions/associations on 08/12/2016, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to hold procession and press conference on 14/12/2016 to focus the 15 Dec. 2016 one day Strike for opposing governments move to form subsidiary tower company. Kindly co-ordinate with all Unions/Associations to make the ONE DAY STRIKE on 15/12/2016 a total success at all levels.

09-12-2016 : Approval for holding Telecom Technician LICE ( Telecom Mechanic), for the vacancies of the year 2016.
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08-12-2016 : It has been decided to organise rallies on 14.12.2016 and conduct press conferences, issue press release to educate Customers and General public regarding government’s plan to weaken BSNL by breaking into pieces and our protest through One Day Strike on 15-12-2016,against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company in the emergency meeting of the Unions and Associations today (08-12-2016). Com.K.S.Kulkarni Secretary CHQ, Com. P.Abhimanyu,GS,BSNLEU, Com. Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS,BSNLEU, Com. N.D. Ram, GS, SEWA BSNL, Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA, Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA, com. Sunil Gautam, Dy.GS, SNATTA, com. S.S. Thomar, Dy.GS, BSNL MS and com. Rakesh Sethi, GS, AIBSNLOA, participated in the meeting. The meeting also decided that banners and placards should be carried in the rallies to reach our message to the public.
Circle and district secretaries of NFTE BSNL are requested to coordinate with other unions and associations immediately and to organise the rallies massively.

08-12-2016 : Holiday on account of Milad-Un-Nabi will be on 12.12.2016, instead of 13.12.2016.Ltr.No.3-1/2010-TE Dated 07-12-2016.
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06-12-2016 : Com. Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary bereaved:- CHQ is extremely sorry to inform that Smt. Leelawati Devi, wife of Shri Chandeshwar Singh G.S. has taken her last breath at Patna today at 10.10 am. CHQ offers its heartfelt condolences to Shri Chandeshwar Singh and share the grief of the family members.

05-12-2016 : Comrades, Please note, the National Executive Committee Meeting will be held at Calicut from 13th to 14th Feb, 2017. The venue of NEC is “CORPORATION TOWN HALL, MANANCHIRA CALICUT- 1”. It is walkable distance from Railway station. Accommodation is available to All India Office bearers/circle Secretaries only. If other than these leaders, attending the meeting. They should make their own arrangement for accommodation. For details of Calicut, kindly contact the following office bearers of Kerala circle.
(1) Com. P.K. Radhakrishnan, Circle President - 09496290405. (2)Com. Lathika G Nair, Circle Secretary – 09447229722. (3) Com. P.M. Micheal, CHQ Member - 09447641500. (4) Com. M. Babu, Distt. President – 09447321521. (5) Com. M.D. Devassia, Distt. Secretary- 08547174200.

03-12-2016 : No change in date of National executive committee meeting, it will be held from 13th to 14th Feb, 2017, at Calicut (Kozekod) in Kerala Circle.

01-12-2016 : Comrades, Let us start preparations for success for one day total strike on 15-12-2016, against the move to form subsidiary tower company by the Govt. At present BSNL is having 65,000 towers. We have seen yesterday in news papers, that BSNL installed 25,000 towers to improve connectivity and higher revenue in mobile segment reportedly increased. Govt systematically/calculatedly planning to take away all towers from BSNL to form a Subsidiary Tower Company. And also telling that the proposed Tower Company will be run by BSNL officers and staff. If it is so, what is the necessary to form a separate Subsidiary Tower Company?. It is nothing but to close the entity.
At present our staff are maintaining the towers without any trouble in the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumary. Earlier, we unitedly stopped the proposal of VRS, disinvestment etc in BSNL.
Now, all the union/associations in BSNL are opposing the move of Government to form Subsidiary Tower Company, which is jeopardy to the future of BSNL and employees. So, we request you all to make the strike 100% success on 15-12-2016.

29-11-2016 : National Executive Committee Meeting at Calicut (Kozhikode) On 13th &14th of Feb 2017 is limited to only for all India Office bearers/circle Secretaries and Permanent Invitees, since limited accommodation is available at Calicut (Kozhikode). Kindly co-operate with reception committee to avoid inconvenience.

28-11-2016 : One day strike on 15-12-2016 against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company – Poster –English & Hindi.
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28-11-2016 : CHQ received reports from various circles the Day Long Dharana and lunch hour demonstration on 25-11-2016 have been conducted very successfully, against formation of Separate Subsidiary Tower company . CHQ conveys it’s sincere Thanks and Red Salute to all Comrades and also request to start preparation for one day Strike on 15TH DECEMBER, 2016.

26-11-2016 : “National Executive Committee meeting will be held at Calicut (Kozhikode) in Kerala circle from 13th to 14th February, 2017. Please book your tickets to and fro to avoid inconvenience - Notice Follows.

26-11-2016 : Com. Fidel Castro, a revolutionary leader is no more. Who was a strong supporter of non-aligned movement. We dip our banner and pay respectful homage.

25-11-2016 : Massive Dharna and demonstration at Corporate office on 25-11-2016 against Formation of subsidiary tower company:- A well attended Dharna and demonstration in lunch hour held at corporate office under the chairmanship of Com. Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary to oppose the ill motive of Govt. to form subsidiary tower company to dismantle BSNL. Com. Chandeshwar Singh G.S. said in his open remarks the hidden agenda of Govt to divide BSNL into pieces. Com. Abhimanyu, GS(BSNLEU), Com. Dahia AGS(SNEA), Com. Suresh Kumar G.S.(BSNLMS), Com. B.P. Singh CS(AIBSNLEA), Com. N.D. Ram, GS (SEWA BSNL), Com. Sunil Goutam Dy. GS (SNATTA), Com. Hari Singh G.S. (Bahujana), Com. H.P. Singh(BSNLOA), Com. O.S. Sharma(BTEU) and Com. Jayaraj G.S. (Pensioners Association) addressed the gathering. All leaders elaborately explained the danger to BSNL if subsidiary tower company come into existence. On the name of strategic partner Govt deceiving us to close BSNL within short period. Unity at this juncture is very needful to save BSNL. Earlier we proved and stopped VRS, disinvestment, 78.2% IDA etc. All leaders requested the gathering that make the proposed one day strike on 15-12-2016 is an eye opener to Government. The Comrades from NTR corporate office, UP(W) and Haryana attended the demonstration.
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25-11-2016 : Director(HR) held discussion with unions and associations on Subsidiary Tower Company issue.
On 24-11-2016 evening, Ms.Sujata T.Ray called the unions and associations for a discussion on the Subsidiary Tower Company issue. Com.C.Singh GS and Com. K.S.Kulkarni, Secretary HQ represented NFTE BSNL. The Director(HR) explained about the benefits of forming the Subsidiary Tower Company and requested the representatives to defer their decision to go on agitation. However, the representatives reiterated their decision to go on struggle.

25-11-2016 : Prepaid recharges up to Rs.500/- in old notes will be allowed till Dec 15.
As per finance ministry reports, customers with pre-paid mobile connections will be able to do top-ups for a maximum of Rs.500/- each, using older currency notes till December 15.

25-11-2016 : On 24-11-2016 the Chennai Telephones circle union observed the Federation Day to mark the 63rd anniversary of NFPTE at a grand function in Chromepet telephone exchange compound. The meeting was addressed by among Comrades K. Subbarayan, Ex .M.P and Tamilnadu State AITUC President, C K M , T.R. Rajasekaran, K. M. Elangovan, M.K. Ramasamy, Ashokraj, Ganapathi and S .Ekambaram. The Divisional Secretary of Chromepet T.Sathya gave vote of thanks. More than 300 active comrades took part in this celebration.
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24-11-2016 : All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to organise “DAY LONG DHARNA ON 25-11-2016”, against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company, with the co-ordination of all BSNL unions/associations. Make the programme a grand success at all levels.

24-11-2016 : 63rd Foundation day of NFPTE/NFTE:- We remember the great leaders Comrades Gupta Ji, Chandrashekar, Jagan, Vichare, who scarified their lives to built up this mighty organization to the cause of common worker. Not only in BSNL, in the Trade union movement of central Govt employees also. Their contributions never go waste in the workers movement. The glaring examples are regularization of 1 lakh casual Mazdoors, protection of pension to absorbed employees in a PSU(BSNL), Restructuring of Cadres, PLI etc. Now, we are having great responsibility on our shoulders to safe guard the BSNL and protect the workers from danger. We take it as challenge and took oath on this day to protect our bread earner BSNL and its workforce. “Red Salute Comrades”.

24-11-2016 : Trip to Saudi Arabia:- Com. Islam Ahmad, President is proceeding to Saudi Arabia on 25th November and will return on 31st December 2016.

23-11-2016 : President, Secretaries Comrades K.S.Kulkarni and K.K.Singh held discussions with the following officers:-
1) Meeting with CMD:- During meeting the CMD BSNL, requested the union to advice the workforce to accept old denomination of Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- while doing TOP UP and Recharge of Mobile Services at our CSCs counter and retailers. Leaders also informed CMD regarding paucity of the material in Maharashtra Circle.
2) Meeting with GM(F& P) & GM (Rectt): it is reported that, for discrepancies in JAO LICE exam a committee has been constituted. It held one meeting and further discussion will be take place shortly union insisted for early settlement.
3) Meeting with GM(CA)
I) Rs.10,000/- as salary advance in cash: Rs.10000/-cash advance for salary criteria has been worked out and guidelines will be issued shortly.
II) Trust for pension fund for D/R employees : It is most likely to be finalized by November, 2016

23-11-2016 : Notice for agitation against formation of a Subsidiary Tower Company by Unions and Associations of BSNL. dt-22-11-2016.
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23-11-2016 : “All the Circle/District/Branch Secretaries are requested to celebrate 63rd foundation day of NFPTE/NFTE on 24-11-2016 in a grand manner. And also give message what achievements NFTE BSNL have made in these years”.

23-11-2016 : Corporate office issued guidelines to all CGMs for printing of Calenders and diaries for the year 2017. Letter No.-6-1/2016-Admn-II, dt-17-11-2016.
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22-11-2016 : Fixing the time slot for Associations/Unions as well as individual officers/officials of BSNL to meet Director(HR/Finance) in respect of their grievances – reg. Letter No.-OSD to Dir(HR)/Visitors time, dt-21-11-2016.
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22-11-2016 : DAY LONG DHARNA ON 25-11-2016:- MAKE IT SUCCESS – CO-ORDINATE WITH ALL UNIONS/ASSOCIATIONS-OPPOSE FORMATION OF SUBSIDIARY TOWER COMPANY.

21-11-2016 : 4th Circle Conference of Maharashtra held with unprecedented enthusiasm. The conference held from 18th Nov to 19th Nov, 2016, preceded by CWC meeting on 17-11-2016 at Akola. The Comrades of Akola worked hard to make the conference successful. The conference was presided by Com. B.N. Patil and more than 400 hundred delegates hailing from all SSAs of the Maharashtra Circle participated. The President and G.S. addressed the subject committee on 18th instant.
The open session took place on 19-11-2016 which was presided by Smt.Ujwalatai Deshmukh Mayor of Akola, beside this it was graced and addressed by Shri Peeyush Khare CGM Maharashtra circle, Shri Kumar Manoj GM(HR&Adm), Shri Sawatkar GM Yeotmal.
President, General Secretary and Com.R.K.Kohli Senior Leader, while addressing in open session, mentioned regarding settlement of pension issue, PLI and 78.2% IDA and also spoke on recent development in BSNL regarding formation of separate Tower Company and appealed to Comrades be ready for struggle to save BSNL. Comrades Bandi, Com. Ranjan Dani and Com. R.P. Joshi have been elected as President, Circle Secretary and Treasurer of circle union CHQ extends greeting to new team.

16-11-2016 : Protest against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company: BSNL Executive and Non Executive will protest against the Central Government Policy to divide BSNL in two Parts- All the General Secretaries of BSNL Unions and Associations held meeting today under the presidentship of Com. Padamnabh Rao, AGS SNEA and decided to Protest against Government Policy to form a separate Subsidiary Tower Company. In this connections meeting decided to organise a “DAY LONG” dharna on 25 Nov. 2016 at all levels. If Government will not change its decision, in second phase the entire BSNL Executives and Non Executives will organise TOTAL ONE DAY STRIKE on 15.12.2016. All circle Secretaries and district secretaries are requested to start preparations, in coordination with all other unions and associations to make it a success.

09-11-2016 : Remote Allowance in A & N circle:- President invited attention of GM(Est) on payment of Remote Allowance on CDA pay scale instead of IDA. Enormous delay has already taken place in settlement of the matter. She promised for early settlement.

09-11-2016 : Meeting with GM(Rectt) JAO LICE:- President met and apprised her about delay in meeting of Experts Committee to sort out the JAO LICE discrepancies and remedial measures thereon. She told some change is contemplated in the committee and steps are being taken for early meeting of the committee. (2) JTO LICE:- GM(Rectt) stated that no further meeting of Expert Committee is needed. President told her it is against Director (HR) assurance given to union. Moreover, there are some serious discrepancies which need to be looked into. Finally she agreed to sort out the discrepancies.

08-11-2016 : Increase in gratuity amount etc as per 7th CPC:- BSNL HQR is processing the matter for taking up with the DOT.

07-11-2016 : The Law Ministry and DOT has issue instructions to BSNL not to file Court cases against TDSAT etc and refer the disputes to the competent authority for resolution. Letter No.-BSNL/Sectt/54-2/2010, dt-04-11-2016, DOT No.—23/2016-Term, dt-25-10-2016 and instruction from Secy, Law and justice.
Letter No.-15-1/2016-BSNL(WL), dt-03-11-2016.
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07-11-2016 : Applications called for scholarship to the wards of employees working in BSNL corporate office for 2016-17 – Last date for submission of application is 30-11-2016.
Letter No.-15-1/2016-BSNL(WL), dt-03-11-2016.
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07-11-2016 : JAO LICE result:- Sufficient number of TTAs (now JEs) have qualified in JAO LICE as well as in JTO LICE. Such candidates are not willing to go to JAO line. TF-14/2(c), dt-07-11-2016 to Director (HR)/(F) requesting to consider to promote next qualified candidates.
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07-11-2016 : Pension rules for CG employees have been changed after 7th CPC in respect of gratuity etc and the same be made applicable to DOT absorbed employees. TF-11/3, dt-07-11-2016 to GM(Est) requesting for taking up the matter with DOT.
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03-11-2016 : Informal Meeting with Director (HR):- President met Director (HR) and raised the following problems:-
(1) Condonation of 3 days delay for eligibility to appear in JTO LICE scheduled in December, 2016:- Madam was reminded of the assurance given on 26th November. She accepted and agreed to get it settled.
(2) Settlement of discrepancies in JTO LICE held in September, 2016:- She was apprised of about 4 serious discrepancies in questions – Answers supported with documents and requested for review. She responded positively.
(3) Settlement of educational qualification certificate from Open University for eligibility in LICE – case of Andhra:- She has asked GM(Est) to get the matter reconciled.
(4) Suggestions for JAO R/R modification:- Detailed letter has been handed over to her for consideration.
(5) Upgradation of Sr. Acct to Executive grade:- She agreed to persue the matter vigorously with the DOT.

03-11-2016 : Meeting with GM(F & P):- President and Com. Sharma circle Secy, BSNL HQR met GM(F&P) and raised following issues -
(1) Necessity to revise R/R of JAO:- The union has submitted suggestions for consideration. He interacted and told that these will be examined.
(2) Upgradation of Sr. Accountant to Executive Category as per courts order:- Matter is being persued vigorously with the DOT by corporate office.
(3) Settlement of discrepancies in question – answers in JAO (Final Examination):- Expert Committee will meet soon.

03-11-2016 : Congratulations to all successful candidates in LICE in respect of JTO under 50% quota and JAO under 10% quota held on 24-09-2016.

03-11-2016 : The BSNL HQR vide No.-BSNL/3-1/SR/2016, dt-31-10-2016 has written to all CGMs intimating that the “Wage Revision Committee” will be constituted on receipt of guidelines from DOT/DPE for 3rd wage revision. NFTE has sought intervention of Secy, DPE and DOT. Letter No.-TF-9/10, dt-02-11-2016.
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03-11-2016 : Notice for meeting on 16-11-2016 of all unions/associations – All General Secretaries are requested to attend the meeting to oppose the formation of subsidiary tower company and to decide future course of action to save BSNL.
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02-11-2016 : Pensionery benefit rules for BSNL recruited employees:- President NFTE interacted with GM/Dy. GM(CA)on the issue. Director (HR)/(Finance) has fixed 14th November target date for formation of trust.
The CA branch has already forwarded the prepared Trust deed and rules to company Secy, GMs(Est), (F & P) and SR for their comments. Thereafter, it will be sent to Audit and BSNL Board. The manager of fund will be decided later.

02-11-2016 : Constitution of wage revision committee:- The pay revision of BSNL employees is due from 01-01-2017. The NFTE is ceaselessly pursuing for early formation of joint committee to avoid delay in the pay revision. The necessary guidelines are yet to come from DPE and DOT.
Due to persistent pursuance, now BSNL management has approached to the DOT and DPE for guidelines. NFTE will now approach DPE and DOT for requisite guidelines. Letter No.-BSNL/38-1/SR/2016, dt-31-10-2016 to all CGMs with copy to recognized unions NFTE and BSNLEU.
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31-10-2016 : JTO LICE last Date for submission of applications:- Last date is being extended as per request of NFTE (BSNL).

31-10-2016 : Discrepancies in questions etc of LICE, JTO held on 24-09-2016:- The NFTE has represented in detail about discrepancies in questions etc of JTO LCIE held on 24-09-2016. The expert committee of BSNL has considered and have concluded that two questions were wrong. Accordingly compensation of 2 marks will be awarded to the candidates. This is on the basis of discussions with the GM(Rectt) and President, NFTE.

31-10-2016 : JAO LICE discrepancies:- These discrepancies are yet to be considered by expert committee. NFTE has already submitted details of discrepancies.

31-10-2016 : Rectt of JTO by Gate:- The BSNL has already committed with Gate to pay Rs. 16 lakhs to conduct the examination. The decision has been taken by management keeping in view that there is dearth of Question Paper setters.

28-10-2016 : CHQ conveys thanks to all Comrades for successfully conducting lunch hour demonstration at all levels on 27-10-2016, to oppose the dangerous move of Govt to form subsidiary Tower Company to disturb the BSNL entity – Red Salute Comrades.

27-10-2016 : United protest against formation of subsidiary tower company - Lunch demonstration at Corporate office:- A massive demonstration held at corporate office today. More than 200 employees from all unions/associations participated in it. Com. Chandeshwar Singh G.S. NFTE, Com. Swapan Chakravarty Dy. G.S. BSNLEU, Com. N.D. Ram G.S. SEWA, Com. Prahalad Rai G.S. AIBSNLEA, Com. Anil Dahia AGS SNEA(I) and Com. Md. Samad AGS TEPU addressed the gathering. All leaders opposed in one voice the ill motive of Govt. to break BSNL on the name of Subsidiary Tower Company and it is a hidden agenda of Govt. to Sell BSNL, indirectly after breading it into pieces. They all have given an indication that we have to fight it out to defeat the ill motive of Govt. and to save BSNL and its employees. Com. V.A.N. Namboodri presided over the programme.
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27-10-2016 : Meeting with Director (HR):- General Secretary, Com. A. Rajamouli met today and discussed staff issues. (1) Payment of HRA to staff deputed to WTP from Ahmadabad TD. (2) Relaxation of 3 days for appearing to JTO examination. (3) Review of JAO/JTO results. (4) Stoppage of wrong recoveries in respect of NTR staff. (5) Payment of special allowance to Kashmir valley staff . (6) Pay erosion of staff appointed after 01-01-2007, other than TTA Cadre. Director (HR) responded positively and assured to resolve them at an earliest.

27-10-2016 : General Secretary, Com. K.S. Kulkarni and Com. Rajamouli met Shri S.K. Sinha GM(Admn) on 26-10-2016 and reported that Faridabad GM is denying to issue free Sims to 19 officials, Who are from NTR New Delhi. GM (Admn) assured to resolve it shortly.